Scratches on hardwood floors mar their beauty but fixing scratches is easy.
Fridge scratched up wood floors.
A product called wearmax flooring scratch repair can make a scratch virtually disappear.
How to buff out scratches on hardwood floors.
Rubbing against the grain can cause more scratches that you will have to fix later on.
While hardwood floors are extremely durable and don t wear in the same way as carpet they do still exhibit signs of wear and tear over time.
You can make your floor look as good as new.
If you have a small single scratch that s only noticeable when you get close like a scratch caused by an excited pet and your floor has a relatively new finish try a diy home solution first mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a small cup and dab the mixture into the scratch.
It will help eliminate the white line that shows in scratches on aluminum oxide finished hardwood floors.
For small scratches try a diy solution.
To remove light scratches you ll need mineral spirits and a fine steel wool pad.
The scratch may remain visible up close but it helps to conceal the floor blemish.
Fixing scratched hardwood floors is essential for any homeowner lucky enough to have wood floors.
Repairing deep scratches.
Scratches are generally removed by filling in the scratch or sanding the wood floor down to remove the scratch.
If the deep scratches are numerous and you have solid hardwood flooring the best avenue is often to sand the entire flooring.
It will seal the surface that has been damaged.